Moving, as a rule, we don’t even think about how this process happens. Having learned once upon a time, a person automatically repeats his movements in space. But at this time the whole complex mechanism of our body is involved.
Certain muscles are constantly straining, but not everyone can relax them. Here massage comes to the rescue, able to remove cramps and improve health. Very useful full body massage, but a special role is assigned to the lower back.
What gives massage
Why do lumbar massage? Tissue, which is saturated with oxygen, is better restored and strengthens the immune system. At the same time, the metabolic process is activated, toxins and decay products are more rapidly excreted. Thus, the named procedure stimulates the fastest self-cleaning of the body.
Let's talk about more local processes that are facilitated by lower back massage. Thanks to him, this part of the body relaxes better, the weight is removed from the muscles, because the lumbar has a heavy load. And if you feel pain, then after a massage of the lower back, she leaves.
Avicenna once said that this procedure destroys all unnecessary substances in the muscles that are not eliminated from the body themselves. With the help of massage, such diseases of the spine as scoliosis and osteochondrosis are well treated.
Together with the activation of internal processes, the intervertebral discs become more stable. At the same time, there is an effect on the nerve endings of many organs, and their work improves.
Indications
The described procedure will give remarkable results after sports training. But it should be remembered that at least an hour should pass from the time of the last meal.
In addition, a back and lower back massage will help if the patient has:
- osteochondrosis;
- neuralgia;
- muscle cramps or just pain;
- scoliosis;
- problems in gynecology;
- headache;
- hypertension;
- sick kidneys.
Unfortunately, such a useful procedure still has a number of serious contraindications. Massage is prohibited if you have:
- severe varicose veins and thrombosis;
- pathological condition of the heart;
- oncological disease;
- various infections;
- hyperthermia;
- bleeding
- skin lesions.
Massage principles
There are areas where you can easily do self-massage. On the lower back, it is impossible to implement the fully named procedure itself. Therefore, it must be carried out by another person. But, of course, before starting the massage, you need to study the main principles of its implementation:
- Lumbar massage is done on a hard hard surface, on which you need to lay a clean sheet.
- Hands of a massage therapist washes with baby soap.
- Before the procedure, a few drops of oil are rubbed on the palms of the hands.
A person lies on his stomach so that he is comfortable. The muscles should relax - then the massage will be easier to carry out, and it will be more effective.
How to do lumbar massage
First, to warm up, they make stroking movements. No efforts are made at this stage. Then the intensity is increased. Then the skin is smoothed, as it were, moving the edges of the palms up to the shoulders.
After that, they press on the lower back and massage well in the opposite directions from it. Start from the top of the buttocks and gradually rise to the upper part of the lower back. This is done from one side and the other.
You can lightly tap on the lower back, avoiding the renal region, pinch the skin and knead it in a circular motion.
Slow massaging in the affected area helps to eliminate pain. In addition, movements aimed at stretching the spine will become effective. To do this, palms are placed on the sides, and thumbs are directed to each other. With force, but also with caution, pressing on the lower back, the hands are moved down, and then they are returned to their original position. So repeat up to twenty times.
At the end of the procedure, the affected area is thoroughly rubbed with a towel.
Massage during pregnancy
In the first months of pregnancy, massage cannot be done, as it is dangerous - complications of the fetus development can be caused and even a miscarriage is provoked. The procedure is shown from the fourth month, and even better to do it already at the last dates.
In the third trimester, the bend of the spine and the load on it increase, so unpleasant and painful sensations appear. Massage for lower back pain saves a pregnant woman. But, of course, it is very important to observe the correct technique for its implementation. However, the rules are very simple:
- All movements are done without pressure, without using force.
- Stroking slowly and rhythmically.
- Kneading pregnant women do not.
- Vibrations are performed with your fingers.
- The procedure lasts a maximum of forty minutes.
Massager instead of a masseur
But what to do when the services of a massage therapist are too expensive, and there is no one to expect outside help from? Save a good massager. There are many similar devices on the market today. But you need to choose carefully so that he can really help.
The massager can be presented in the form of a comfortable chair, in which they simply sit down and, having set a specific program, relax. It is also made in the form of a large belt. Of course, such devices are by no means cheap. But in the future, due to the fact that the services of a masseur are not needed, the massager will pay off and will continue to help the patient and his whole family for a long period of time.
There are also compact devices in the form of rollers with a ribbed surface. Usually they have adjustable pressure force and amplitude. Therefore, they are universal and may be suitable for different people. Mechanical rollers are also common. They do not need to be plugged in, and a person manually adjusts the pressure and speed of the massaging movements in manual mode.
Thus, even in cases where another person cannot help the patient, you can use the massager to ease your condition. But, of course, only a qualified specialist will provide the best massage.
Usually, the procedures are carried out in a course that consists of ten to twenty sessions. Then take a break. If necessary, the course can be repeated after a couple of months.